Dancing with the Devil... The Art of Starting Over
by Demi Lovato
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Apr 2, 2021
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 3177 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,838 out of 3177
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 3177
  3. Negative: 290 out of 3177
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  1. bethanyx
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album. period. it’s really hard to pick a favourite because every song is incredible, the whole album has zero skips!
  2. Pedrin3o2451
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse album é incrível, demi lovato entregou vocais e composições poderosas, uma produção incrivel e musicas incríveis.
  3. gamesvato
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Without a doubt, this is the best comeback album ever. Demi’s been through so many hardships throughout her whole life, and she’s finally content with where she’s at in her current life, obsessing over squirrels, aliens, and mexican pizzas now. She never got a chance to breathe and live in the current moment because she was too busy trying to pursue being perfect. This album showcases herWithout a doubt, this is the best comeback album ever. Demi’s been through so many hardships throughout her whole life, and she’s finally content with where she’s at in her current life, obsessing over squirrels, aliens, and mexican pizzas now. She never got a chance to breathe and live in the current moment because she was too busy trying to pursue being perfect. This album showcases her journey on loving herself and accepting how things go. Calling it “one of the best works” is an understatement.… Expand
  4. MiguelMonteiro
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    No words... She got passed so much sh*t in her life. The story is there, the pain is there and her came back is also there.
  5. EronOliveira
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  6. Luamizuk
    Apr 2, 2021
    0
    Pop generic album with trap elements just to top the charts, but song with Ariana is really good.
  7. joseneto
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Very proud and surprised by the album. It definitely took us all by surprise, sincere, mature and true. Congrats Demi!
  8. rpmercer
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so good from start to finish, I loved it. I will be listening to it constantly.
  9. Hwalsh1024
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So **** good!! Swifties can stop being petty can we aren’t leaving bad reviews on Taylor’s albums. Anyways the album is so so good
  10. lovatosart
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR, esta mujer merece un grammy por cada canción dentro del álbum
  11. luanab
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é Mágico, demi Lovato colocou toda sua alma nessas músicas e todas elas descrevem uma parte da sua alma
    Demi Lovato é realmente uma artista, a melhor que ja vi, o talento dela não tem limites e ela vai até o infinito para conseguir expressar e demonstrar com perfeição tudo o que ela ja viveu
  12. Mycandy
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album!!! Her voice, her lyrics, amazing.. I'll listen this album my whole life
  13. Viniborgesxx
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Meu Deus que álbum maravilhoso Melhor álbum da carreira toda Amoooo, não sei qual música eu mais amei
  14. mandysme
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    PERFECTION! Demi really gave us everything we asked for. I couldn't be more proud of her.
  15. naraokkkkk
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum ta impecável, a Demi é uma mulher guerreira que merece todo o sucesso do mundo, obrigada por existir Demi Lovato!
  16. cauarcanjo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Eu sinceramente amei o álbum e todo o conceito dele, eu realmente espero que ela tenha o reconhecimento que merece!
  17. micaelafloresp
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente a vida em forma de obra de arte, possui dor, sofrimento, encontro, busca, calmaria, paz e diversão. As músicas são simplesmente maravilhosas e conta todo o sofrimento e dor vividos por ela nesses três últimos anos e também sua puta e sua ascenção de forma harmoniosa e lírica. Simplesmente glorioso!
  18. kevinnrod413
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is by far Demi’s best album to date. it is so experimental and gorgeous and still has bops and ballads! i’m so proud of her for telling her story and coming out of it stronger than ever before. i hope this album has major success because she deserves it. love you demi.
  19. iuca
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    IMPECÁVEL. Album da carreira que merece todo o reconhecimento da crítica e público!
  20. Nicoletti345
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous for this album. Demi had done such an incredible job on Tell Me You Love Me, that I wondered if she’d be able to outdo her work on that album! Like always, she proved that she can exceed the highest of expectations. With emotional songs like I.C.U., The Way You Don’t Look At Me, Easy (ft. Noah Cyrus), and Good Place, it’s no wonder Lovato is known for not only her ballads, but her beautiful voice. As most know, Demi Lovato is one of the star vocalists in music today. What some may not realize, is that she canjust as easily provide airy vocals in her head voice. The more experimental tracks, The Art of Starting Over, Melon Cake, The Kind of Lover I Am, and Girlfriends Are My Boyfriend give glimmers of hope to the ups and downs of Lovato’s life after a near-fatal overdose in 2018. Each song has a unique sound and story, yet they magically blend together, making a cohesive body of work that radiates truth and an eagerness for living life in the present, rather than dwelling on the past or stressing about the future. It’s clear to see that Demi shines the brightest when being unapologetically herself.… Expand
  21. Ruferreira
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The album is wonderful, well organized and as transitions from one song to another it is impeccable. congratulations demi lovato
  22. nattrndd
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    absolutamente o álbum da carreira! não tem UMA música ruim, 19 músicas e o tempo passa voando de tão gostoso de ouvir!!!
  23. Laraboer
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O ÁLBUM TÁ PERFEITO!! Todos o vocais, as melodias e as letras das músicas estão incríveis, sem sombra de dúvidas esse é o maior álbum da carreira. Parabéns, Demi Lovato
  24. Vitoriaed
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum tá incrível! Tô orgulhosa tanto da Minha Demi eu a amo tanto feliz por ela … Expand
  25. Jordana21
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    By far her best album of all, the raw lyrics are beautiful and tell her story in sucu a personal way, loved it
  26. lewalkr
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    o álbum está incrível, conta uma história, as músicas são leves e gostosas de ouvir e as participações são tudo!
    impecável e merece todo reconhecimento do mundo, estou muito orgulhosa dela :)
  27. brettlovato12
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM TO DATE GRAMMYS 2022 is written all over this masterpiece, she really took her time with perfecting this album
  28. brunomxf
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi really came to show the world that she's one of the best vocalists of her generation. This album is a great return and show us her story and her true. If Demi won't win a Grammy for this, this award should close it doors.
  29. danirdrgs
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A MASTERPIECE!!!! THE ALBUM IS INCREDIBLE!! Her best album ever. It’s on repeat all the time.
  30. beatrizs1
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    NO WORDS FOR THIS ALBUM. THE BEST! She’s not playing around a real artist
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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. AllMusic
    Apr 15, 2021
    60
    Lovato's frankness is disarming, forcing a listener to reckon with the depths of the singer's distinction, yet the album works best when it veers toward lighter territory, letting the slick R&B rhythms and sugared hooks carry Lovato's emoting.
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  2. PopMatters
    Apr 8, 2021
    80
    Dancing With the Devil… The Art of Starting Over is Demi Lovato like we have never heard before. She is sassy and carefree while serious about her identity and personhood in a way she has been itching to be for years.
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  3. Clash Music
    Apr 8, 2021
    80
    The opening three tracks are almost an EP in their own right, before a quick reset. Semi title track ‘The Art Of Starting Over’ begins anew, a straight forward bop that gets to the root of Demi’s recovery – her natural talent, her ear for pop magic, affording room for personal renewal.
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